Easy Caramel Walnut Tarts

By Show Me the Yummy
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1/2 tart
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Calories
381
Total Fat
23
Saturated Fat
9
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
Monounsaturated Fat
5
Cholesterol
24
Sodium
27
Carbohydrates
44
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
33
Protein
5
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
87
Iron
1
Potassium
206

Ingredients

Crust

  • 6 graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Filling

  • 20 caramel squares unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup half & half or heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons half & half or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Preparation

Crust

  1. Spray 4 individual (4 inch) tart pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Place graham crackers and walnuts into food processor.
  3. Pulse until they resemble fine crumbs.
  4. Pour crumbs into a large bowl and stir together with melted butter and brown sugar.
  5. Place 3 tablespoons of mixture into each prepared tart pan and use the back of a spoon to gently press down.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Filling

  1. Melt caramels and cream together in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth. Stir constantly. 
  2. Pour over cooled crust. Top with chopped walnuts.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Melt chocolate and cream together in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Stir constantly. Drizzle over chilled tarts. Top with sea salt flakes.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for additional 30 minutes and serve.